Wes Brown, former MUFC defender, surprises doctor at Anson Road as part of competition prize
Samuel Young a doctor at Anson Road – one of GMMH’s community rehabilitation units – has won Manchester United’s ‘Frontline Heroes’ competition.
Samuel was surprised at his place of work with a with a visit from former MUFC defender and football legend, Wes Brown, to deliver the good news as well as a few prizes.
UK MUFC and TeamViewer fans were asked to nominate their Frontline Heroes for the opportunity to win a VIP experience around the Arsenal game on 2 December.
As part of this process Samuel was nominated by his grandmother Vivienne, for his work in the NHS during the pandemic and at Anson Road.
United's 'Frontline Heroes' campaign is designed to recognise those who have gone above and beyond in their particular role to help those affected by Covid-19 and the lockdown.
Vivian felt that Samuel deserved recognition for the contribution he’s been making and his dedication to helping others.
From a wide-range of submissions, Samuel was selected as one of three lucky winners of MUFC and their principal partner TeamViewer’s Frontline Heroes competition to celebrate and salute key workers.
Samuel has won two tickets with all travel and expenses paid for to watch the team he loves play at Old Trafford against Arsenal on Thursday 2 December.
You can watch a short clip from Wes’ visit to surprise Samuel at Anson Road, alongside videos informing the other two winners of their prize, with congratulatory messages from MUFC’s first team players, here:
https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/teamviewer-frontline-heroes-to-be-celebrated-at-arsenal-match
Anson Road is a 24-hour community rehabilitation service based in central Manchester for men with mental health needs. The service aims to provide recovery focused support to enable service users to develop, enhance and sustain life skills and coping strategies, which will enable them to achieve greater independence and quality of life.
